Flea markets provide ample opportunity to purchase vintage hardware and tools for this purpose. If youâ€™re lucky enough to have a friend or family member with an overstocked work bench, even better! The following idea for using spigot handles as towel or coat hooks is from â€śFound, Free & Flea: Creating Collections from Vintage Treasures,â€ť by Tereasa Surratt ($32.50, Clarkson Potter, 2011). — Stacey Johnson and Elana Ashanti Jefferson

Step one: Look for spigot handles of similar sizes, in a variety of colors.Step two: Drill pilot holes into the wall. Use wall anchors in drywall or plaster.Step three: Insert a screw into the handle. â€śSleeveâ€ť the screw with a commonÂ spring to act as a spacer.Step four: Screw in the desired length, securing the back side with a bolt and washers.Step five: Hang and enjoy.

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